Kip and the Squiggledoodle

‘With shades of famous nonsense poets, Em Cosh’s writing is as playful and inventive as their illustrations in this vibrant picture book celebrating children’s boundless imagination.’ – Harry Woodgate, creator of Little Glow and Grandad’s Camper

‘One to relish reading aloud, Kip and the Squiggledoodle, by debut author Em Cosh, reminded me of Edward Lear’s nonsense poems, particularly The Quangle Wangle’s Hat. Resembling a giant peacock, with a penchant for dipping its feathers in custard, the Squiggledoodle is Kip’s imaginary friend, emotional support and fellow adventurer: “Every day they twoddlehopped, they pingalinged and frumped…” Fun, as well as poignant, the book asks what happens to our imaginary friends when we grow up.’ – Imogen Carter, The Observer Picture Book of the Month

Em Cosh loves getting messy with paint and, after years working in statistics, has finally found a career where that’s actually encouraged! They live by the sea, which is a constant source of creative inspiration (but, really, the best thing about it is having moonlit picnics on the beach with Squiggledoodles!).